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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 256.01 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 256.01 and 97.50 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 256.01 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/256.01 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 256.01 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 24,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,960.98/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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